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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.77, 1,103.93 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.77, 1,103.93 and 370.49 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.77 : 1,103.93 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.77/1,103.93 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.77x = 1,103.93 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.77x = 408,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,987.65/735.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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